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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

Question

Which type of waste should be disposed of in a yellow biohazard bag?
Options
A Needles, syringes, and broken glass.
B Non-contaminated paper and packaging.
C Organic solvents and heavy metals.
D Used petri dishes, culture tubes, and contaminated disposable PPE.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Yellow biohazard bags are designated for solid biological waste such as used petri dishes, culture tubes, and contaminated disposable PPE, which are then autoclaved and incinerated.

Hint

Think 'solid biological waste'.

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